Visiting Columbus with Children

COSI

Huge award-winning science and natural history museum with hands-on exhibits for kids ranging from toddlers up to teens. Dinosaurs, IMAX, Planetarium. Also has a new, large playground out front. A 25 minute walk from hotel.

Goodale Park

Franklin Park Conservatory

Indoor and outdoor gardens and exhibitions on a variety of ecosystems and climates. Also a Chihuly glass collection. A special exhibit featuring interactive visual projections will be on during the conference. A 12 minute drive.

Columbus Museum of Art

A lot of collections and special exhibitions appealing to conference attendees (see special events page), but also a particularly welcoming museum for children, with a number of interactive displays on the lower level. A 25 minute walk from hotel.